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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-0699
CVE-2024-0699:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The AI Engine WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.1.4) contains a vulnerability (CVE-2024-0699) related to arbitrary file uploads. The vulnerability exists in the 'add_image_from_url' function due to missing file type validation. This security issue was discovered and reported in February 2024 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434). It has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH) from NIST with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, while Wordfence assessed it with a score of 6.6 (MEDIUM) and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Editor access or higher privileges to upload arbitrary files to the affected site's server. This capability could potentially lead to remote code execution on the target system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
A patch has been released to address this vulnerability. Users should update their AI Engine WordPress plugin to a version newer than 2.1.4 (WordPress Patch).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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